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Kathleen Handal, MD

A long-standing believer in consumer education; Dr. Handal knows it does make a difference. She preaches ‘medical common sense’ and is well understood, as she uses simple yet accurate examples in non-medical terms. Her ability to explain medical concepts makes her a popular choice whenever the media requests a physician’s expertise. Read More…

Hook: It is the time of year to red ‘annual statistics updates’, however, this year as regards heart health of American adults the data from AHA (by now you know is the American Heart Association) is outright depressing. Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and hypertension. NOW to it: -approx. […]

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (#1 killer) in the US gives pause to consider the possibility among other problems of a stroke. Those with high blood pressure especially uncontrolled need to know the importance of timing to reverse this catastrophic event. Refresh your self with stroke signs and symptoms. If a clot blocks a vessel […]

UK national health system studied patients wanting to stop smoking either thru e-cig or NRT. I want to share the results today. Background: -You should know the effects of vaping having long-term consequence is not fully revealed. Study: Along with behavioral support participants received e-cigs or nicotine replacement therapies (gum, patch, nasal spray, lozenges) Of […]

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just gave the ‘ Breakthrough Device Designation ‘for a blood test to screen for the risk of Alzheimer. (C2N Diagnostics) Background: Amyloid is a ‘starch like’ protein that can deposit and accumulate in our bodies, it is not good. Upon autopsies, the brains of Alzheimer suffers were noted to have […]

According to The Lancet Public Health, your odds of dying are higher if you switch carbohydrates for animal-derived fat or protein but longevity odds increased with the switch to plant-based protein. Those who get 50-55% of their daily energy from carbohydrate saw a low risk of mortality. A ‘U’ shaped curve was identified indicating that […]

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Each one of us plays a major role in our health care, every minute of every day we are ultimately in charge. Information is constantly changing, hence a need for vigilance on all our parts to stay up to date so we can better care for ourselves and our families. This web site provides a connection to medical information that would otherwise not be easily accessed. Emergency medical experts have been invited to participate in an effort to make available a broad selection of useful information and resources. It’s our philosophy that by providing medical common sense as easy-to-understand information we can help to create a strong base upon which consumers can build their knowledge, enabling them to make better health care decisions.

DocHandal.com does not attempt to address every area of first aid or medicine. This site is not a substitute for direct medical attention. Our medical professionals are available to educate and enlighten in a variety of formats.